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As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 335 people, 151
households, and 78 families residing in
the city. The
population density was 349.6/km²
(902.8/mi²). There were 164 housing
units at an average density of 171.1/km²
(442.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the
city was 97.01%
White, 0.90%
African American, 0.30%
Asian, and 1.79% from two or more
races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.30% of the
population.
There were 151 households out of which
27.8% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 41.1% were
married couples living together,
4.6% had a female householder with no
husband present, and 48.3% were
non-families. 43.0% of all households
were made up of individuals and 20.5%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.22 and the average
family size was 3.10.
In the city the
population was spread out with 23.6%
under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24,
29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to
64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 38 years.
For every 100 females there were 95.9
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $32,917, and
the median income for a family was
$38,750. Males had a median income of
$28,958 versus $18,750 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$15,952. About 12.8% of families and
12.2% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 12.9% of
those under age 18 and 12.1% of those
age 65 or over.
GREY EAGLE Township, organized September 15, 1873, and
its city in sections 7 and 8, platted in September 1882 and incorporated
as a village on April 27, 1898, were named from an eagle shot here in
1868 by A. M. Crowell, who many years afterward removed to Bemidji and
was its municipal judge. Among the first settlers were the Huffman
brothers from Pennsylvania: James, who was the first postmaster when the
post office opened in 1877, and Joseph M., hotel owner and justice of
the peace. The city had a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services
continues a long tradition of independent, family-owned funeral
homes in their communities, serving families throughout central
Minnesota with funeral homes in Melrose, Sauk Centre, Grey Eagle
and Freeport.
Petrek Law Office
10859 Apple Trail
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 271-2500
Rock Tavern & Eatery
11977 County Road 47
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-3576
• Unique Signature Foods
• Antiques of all different kinds
• Good Food with a Great View of
Big Birch Lake
• For all your Catering Needs contact
the Historical Rock Tavern
• It's where friends meet friends!
Sound Force Disc Jockey was started to fill the need for
quality, professional wedding entertainers in Central Minnesota.
Our brand of family friendly wedding entertainment helped set a
new standard in the 90s for wedding entertainers across the
region.
St. John's Lutheran Church
203 Cedar Street S
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-2902
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
118 Minnesota Street W
PO Box 366
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-2545
Pastor: Rev.
Mark Willenbring
St. Joseph's Rectory
110 Minnesota Street W
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-2544
Stearns Manufacturing
315 Maple Street N
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 252-1642
Web:
Stearns, Inc. has a 60-plus-year tradition of
quality and expertise in water safety solutions, which continues
today with innovative new products for active lifestyles. Under
its Stearns®, Sevylor®, Sospenders®, Hodgman® and Mad Dog Gear®
brands, the company offers flotation devices, towables,
rainwear, waders, and gear for hunting and fishing, along with
industrial equipment built for the harshest conditions.
Browse through the aisles of This
N' That Treasures. They are brimming over with homemade crafts
and home decorations to suit everyone's tastes. You're sure to
find just the right gift for that someone special. Or treat
yourself with a beautiful item to add distinction and charm to
your home.
Update Building Supplies
121 Woodman Street S
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-8085
US Post Office
210 State Street E
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-4222
Vianzi Salon
115 State Street E
Grey Eagle, MN 56336
Phone: (320) 285-7780
